About 150 local youths participated in the YMCA Kids Triathlon today at Shreveport's Broadmoor neighborhood branch.

The family event, which included children ages four to 14, was designed to introduce kids and families to healthy activities in an effort to combat childhood obesity, according to Northwest Louisiana YMCA Executive Director Gary Lash.

"It's introducing young kids and families to just one activity, but the kids don't have to work out and train for the event. In fighting against childhood obesity, it helps introduce them to healthy lifestyle choices," Lash said. "It will help them continue to be successful in physical activities."

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